SAE Membership

Grades of SAE Membership

Full-time college/university students pursuing studies leading to any associate, bachelor, masters, or doctoral degree.
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Associate

Anyone whose affiliation supports the objectives of SAE but does not meet the requirements for Member grade.

Member

Established engineers, scientists, and other professionals who have a qualified college or university degree in engineering; or have the required equivalent years of technical education and professional technical experience; or have distinguished service and noteworthy accomplishments. Individuals with a Member grade are entitled to vote on matters submitted to a vote of the membership.

The most prestigious grade established to recognize individuals for extraordinary leadership, creativity, and accomplishments in science, engineering, and technology covered by SAE. You must be nominated by other SAE members to be considered for this grade.
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Honorary

This grade is composed of the Past Presidents of SAE.

Joint

Joint members are members from organizations with which SAE has a joint membership agreement.

Changing Your Grade From Associate to Member
Complete the membership grade change form online including your member number and click "Process my Form."

Grades of Membership vs. Membership Levels

Grade:

You are assigned a grade of membership, Student, Associate, or Member, based on your educational background, experience and level of engineering involvement.

Level:

You can choose any level of membership depending on the amount of benefits you desire, regardless of your grade.